Peck, BI
How changing national diets could help fix our global food crisis
Chinese farmers plant the largest amount of potatoes in the world, and the country produces about 20% of the global potato output. But while fresh potatoes are a traditional part of the Chinese national diet, they’re viewed as a vegetable rather than a…
Sounders defender Nouhou reflects on ‘amazing’ World Cup experience with Cameroon
Nouhou played big minutes in the World Cup and helped Cameroon upset Brazil. The Sounders defender reflected on his experience on the world’s biggest stage this week when he returned to training camp.
Irish PM cautious about deal to restore North Ireland govt
Irish premier Leo Varadkar on Thursday played down hopes of a swift end to wrangling over post-Brexit trading rules in Northern Ireland that has caused lengthy political paralysis in Belfast.On a visit to the British province, he said he was optimisti…
Yoga, jogging and etiquette courses: Ghislaine Maxwell’s new life as prisoner 02879-509
Ghislaine Maxwell has been making new friends and working in a prison library since being sent to Tallahassee minimum security prison last year. Her etiquette courses have apparently proven popular among inmates, writes Bevan Hurley
Donald Trump allies floating Tulsi Gabbard as 2024 running mate, report says
‘Sure, they stand up for you on a couple issues, but they hate you on everything else,’ GOP strategist says
Special counsel appointed to probe Joe Biden’s handling of classified documents
The issue has become a political headache for the White House, in view of the criticism Biden levelled at former president Donald Trump over the classified documents seized by the FBI at his Mar-a-Lago estate.
3D Printing Reaches New Heights With Two-Story Home
A 3D printer is taking home building to a new level — literally. From a report: The enormous printer weighing more than 12 tons is creating what is believed to be the first 3D-printed, two-story home in the United States. The machine steadily hums awa…
The rise of the Wagner mercenary group – and what their success says about Putin’s invasion of Ukraine
As the Russian president orders another shake-up of his military chiefs, the unit – run by Putin ally Yevgeny Prigozhin – is making gains during some of the most vicious fighting of the war within the eastern town of Soledar, writes Kim Sengupta
Sweden discovers largest rare earth deposit in Europe
EU wants other sources than China for these crucial minerals, but it will be 10-15 years before Sweden’s are available.